Solei is a modern American spelling of the French soleil, which means "sun", and sits beside Soleil, Sol and Solana among the sunny names that have grown popular with Latino and non-Latino parents alike. The simplified ending makes the French word easier to spell and say in English. Solei ranked number 5674 in 2000 and has risen sharply since 2019, reaching number 1871 in 2025, its best rank so far.